Memorial Day is an exciting and colourful tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain.  The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, a parade of standards and the historic aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight* make this a day to remember.

One of the few remaining veterans from the Battle of Britain is due to join us at Memorial Day 2018, just two weeks before his 100^th birthday.Wing Commander Paul Farnes DFM, AE is expected to be a VIP guest at the Trust’s annual commemoration, which takes place on Sunday 1 July here at the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne.

The event, which also features a flypast and display by aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (weather permitting) will this year mark the 25^th anniversary of the unveiling of the National Memorial to the Few, the centrepiece of the clifftop site.

The free event begins at 10.30am with a display by the Kent Wing ATC Band, followed by a display by the Kent Wing Drill Display Team.Music from the Royal Air Force Central Band will be followed… Read more